Popular Yoruba Nollywood, Kemi Afolabi has penned a touching eulogy to her friend and colleague, Murphy Afolabi.
Recall that the late actor passed away on the 14th of May due to a domestic accident as he was reported to have slipped in the bathroom of his house in Ikorodu, Lagos.
In a lengthy Instagram post, she pointed out how they both supported each other’s movie careers.
She remarked that the deceased actor was a passionate supporter of her work and would consistently show up early for any of her appearances.
In her words: “I remember you “Omo baba mi” like we fondly call ourselves because we share the same surname even though we are from different states and not related by blood.”
“Murphy, I graced many of your productions as you did mine. we became friends because time proved to me that you have been a staunch admirer of my craft since I joined the industry.”
“Always on time to support me, post my works, and birthdays, celebrate with me and every positive news there is about me.”
“Your words during my health challenge kept echoing in my ears when you passed and I couldn’t stop crying, you would call and tell me :Omo baba mi, ko si iku loju e’ that you got some people on board praying especially for me, I could feel the fear in your voice then while you tried to encourage me.”
“The handsome, fashionista, self-confident, intentional, storyteller, Actor, producer & director of all times Murphy Afolabi that I know will never want to die untimely! so sad you bid the world goodbye too soon.”
“As a colleague, you were the first to ever call me excitedly back then to inform me that I had been nominated for an award in Canada, you made sure I submitted with everyone going on that trip, it is how you always try to carry me along in anything happening in the association for me.”
“Although we have our differences in some areas, that we couldn’t agree, you were a sweet soul who always found ways to mend problems that could cause distance or malice between us.”
“I am forever saddened that I will never get to see you in this life again, maybe in another life hopefully.”
“I am forever saddened that I will never get to see you in this life again, maybe in another life hopefully.”
“Till we meet to path no more Olawale, keep resting in your lord bossom.”
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